Photos: William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Superbass, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Superbass, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Galway's pub music, a listening call
Your local guide
Seán Concannon
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Highlights
- Recordings from real Galway sessions
- How tunes are chosen and led
- A musician's own explanation
- Traditional session structure, explained
- Session nights shared after the call
About this tour
This short call goes deeper into how Galway's traditional music sessions actually work, using recordings from sessions I have played in myself rather than a live street walk. I explain how tunes are chosen and passed between musicians, and answer questions about the tradition directly from a player's experience. It suits someone who wants to understand the music rather than only hear it.
After a quick sound check I play a short recording to start, then the conversation follows whatever you are curious about, instruments, tune types, or how a session actually forms. I keep it conversational and send a short list of session nights afterwards for anyone visiting soon.
It suits music enthusiasts who want real depth on the tradition, and anyone who cannot make a live evening session but still wants the detail.
Included
- A 30-minute call with a local guide
- Honest tips on where to eat, stay and what to skip
- A short follow-up note with every place mentioned
Not included
- Bookings made on your behalf
- Phone or data charges from your provider
Itinerary
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Hello, and what you want to know 5 min
The guide calls you and asks what you are after: planning Galway, recommendations, or just questions.
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How a session is structured 17 min
I play short recordings from sessions I have played in and explain how tunes are chosen, led and passed between musicians over the course of an evening.
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Your questions 5 min
Ask anything that is still on your mind, there is no fixed script.
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A written note after the call 3 min
You get a short follow-up message with everything mentioned, so you do not have to remember it all.
Good to know
- A stable phone or internet connection, whichever the guide uses to reach you.
- No app to install. You answer when the guide calls, or join a video call if you would rather.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The call is not recorded. Keep your own note of anything you want to remember, or wait for the follow-up message.
- Have your questions ready, though there is time to think of more as you go.
Questions about this tour
What will the call cover?
The guide talks you through Galway: where to go, what to eat, and answers to whatever you ask.
What happens if the call drops?
The guide will try you again straight away.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Is this suitable if I do not drink?
Yes. Say so when you book and the guide will focus on the atmosphere and venues rather than the drinks list.
How it works
- Your guide calls the number you give at booking.
- We speak by video call at the time you book; I play recordings and answer questions on screen as we go.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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